Laphroaig 10-Year
40% ABV - Islay, Scotland
Nose: Sweet peat smoke, pepper, and green fruits. And there is something mineral – reminds me of wet pavement.
Taste: Smoldering beach wood, light fruit influence, and some maritime sea air. I noted down red apple and pinewood… these flavours were not consistent.
Finish: Arrival to delivery is medium-short. It’s the peat smoke that flows throughout this dram. Fruit delivered sweetness fades.
I have liked everything coming out of the core range at Laphroaig. For me, this peated whisky defines the house flavour of Laphroaig. This makes me really interested in trying the Travel Retail Exclusives and some of the limited annual releases—an opportunity to try some of the uncommon aging and finishes.
Tasted 28 January 2018.
89/100
Detailed Rating Information...
90+: Fantastic whisky; highly recommended.
My favourite whiskies – I might have more than one bottle if the price is right and the supply is limited! The higher values in this range will reflect a stronger balance and consistency between components.
85-89: Great whisky; recommended.
Whiskies that tick the flavour boxes and you'll likely hear about these from me. An easy decision to order at a bar/restaurant and one to consider buying a bottle of.
80-84: Very good whisky; recommended, but still consider trying before you buy.
Most of these whiskies I was really happy to have the opportunity to taste, but, apart from a dram here and there, I don’t think I would buy a bottle.
75-79: Good whisky; consider trying before you buy.
These are whiskies that I did enjoy drinking, but likely would reach for another bottle or select something different to order.
65-74: Average; consider trying before you buy, but not recommended.
There is nothing that stood out about this whisky and I might be inclined to mix it with soda or in a cocktail, instead of trying to enjoy its own flavours.
50-64: Bad; not recommended.
I didn’t like this and would sooner pass on another opportunity and order a beer instead than have it again… but never say never.
